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Slow Shutdown

microsoft.public.windows.vista.general

Shutdown on my notebook HP Pavilion dv9233cl, running Windows Vista with all
the latest updates,has become extremely slow--taking several minutes (about
5 minutes). I can't associate this prolonged shutdown with any particular,
installed program. Is there a way to establish which program, if any, is
responsible for the delay in shutting down? I have the same programs
installed on my desktop computer and it shuts down normally--just a short
delay while Windows closes everything. Any recommendations to reestablish a
normal amount of time to shutdown?

"Don Bouchard" wrote:
> Shutdown on my notebook HP Pavilion dv9233cl, running Windows Vista with all
> the latest updates,has become extremely slow--taking several minutes (about
> 5 minutes). I can't associate this prolonged shutdown with any particular,
> installed program. Is there a way to establish which program, if any, is
> responsible for the delay in shutting down? I have the same programs
> installed on my desktop computer and it shuts down normally--just a short
> delay while Windows closes everything. Any recommendations to reestablish a
> normal amount of time to shutdown?
>
>

Don Bouchard wrote:
> Shutdown on my notebook HP Pavilion dv9233cl, running Windows Vista with
> all the latest updates,has become extremely slow--taking several minutes
> (about 5 minutes). I can't associate this prolonged shutdown with any
> particular, installed program. Is there a way to establish which
> program, if any, is responsible for the delay in shutting down? I have
> the same programs installed on my desktop computer and it shuts down
> normally--just a short delay while Windows closes everything. Any
> recommendations to reestablish a normal amount of time to shutdown?

In addition to the excellent advice you got from Engel, here are some
general shutdown troubleshooting steps:

Shutdown issues are generally caused by a program and/or process that is
refusing to exit gracefully. The program and/or process can be from
malware or can be legitimate (such as an invasive antivirus like Norton
or McAfee). If you are using a Norton or McAfee product, uninstall it
and replace with a better program such as NOD32, Kasperksy, or Avast
(free). The Windows Firewall is adequate for most people. With Vista,
shutdown issues can also be caused by old/poorly written drivers so make
sure all drivers are updated. See Step B. below for general driver
directions.

A.The first step is always to make sure your computer is virus/malware free.

B. Drivers - The First Law of Driver Updates is "if it ain't broke,
don't fix it". Normally if everything is working you want to leave
things as they are. The exception is that heavy-duty gamers will usually
want to update their video and sound drivers to squeeze every last bit
of performance out of the hardware to get the fastest frame rates. If
you're not one of those people, you don't need to update your drivers if
there are no problems you are trying to solve.

Never get drivers from Windows Update. Get them from:

1. The device mftr.'s website; OR
2. The motherboard mftr.'s website if hardware is onboard; OR
3. The OEM's website for your specific machine if you have an OEM
computer (HP, Dell, Sony, etc.).

Read the installation instructions on the website where you get the drivers.

To find out what hardware is in your computer:

1. Read any documentation you got when you bought the computer.
2. If the computer is OEM, go to the OEM's website for your specific
model machine and look at the specs (you'll be there to get the drivers
anyway)
3. Download, install and run a free system inventory program like Belarc
Advisor or System Information for Windows.

Standard caveat: If troubleshooting the issue is too difficult - and
there is absolutely no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea -
take the machine to a computer repair shop. This will not be your local
BigComputerStore/GeekSquad type of place. Get recommendations from
family, friends, colleagues.

"Engel" <Engel@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:AAF8675F-600F-4D34-B9C1-0FEAA999D57B@microsoft.com...
> Hello Don,
>
> I'm sure you'll get more detailed help from the guys who know a lot more
> than me, but I hope this is enough to get you on the right road for now.
>
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm
>
> Good luck
> --
>
>

"Malke" <notreally@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
news:uN2aJtxVIHA.5596@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Don Bouchard wrote:
>> Shutdown on my notebook HP Pavilion dv9233cl, running Windows Vista with
>> all the latest updates,has become extremely slow--taking several minutes
>> (about 5 minutes). I can't associate this prolonged shutdown with any
>> particular, installed program. Is there a way to establish which program,
>> if any, is responsible for the delay in shutting down? I have the same
>> programs installed on my desktop computer and it shuts down
>> normally--just a short delay while Windows closes everything. Any
>> recommendations to reestablish a normal amount of time to shutdown?
>
> In addition to the excellent advice you got from Engel, here are some
> general shutdown troubleshooting steps:
>
> Shutdown issues are generally caused by a program and/or process that is
> refusing to exit gracefully. The program and/or process can be from
> malware or can be legitimate (such as an invasive antivirus like Norton or
> McAfee). If you are using a Norton or McAfee product, uninstall it and
> replace with a better program such as NOD32, Kasperksy, or Avast (free).
> The Windows Firewall is adequate for most people. With Vista, shutdown
> issues can also be caused by old/poorly written drivers so make sure all
> drivers are updated. See Step B. below for general driver directions.
>
> A.The first step is always to make sure your computer is virus/malware
> free.
>
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>
> B. Drivers - The First Law of Driver Updates is "if it ain't broke, don't
> fix it". Normally if everything is working you want to leave things as
> they are. The exception is that heavy-duty gamers will usually want to
> update their video and sound drivers to squeeze every last bit of
> performance out of the hardware to get the fastest frame rates. If you're
> not one of those people, you don't need to update your drivers if there
> are no problems you are trying to solve.
>
> Never get drivers from Windows Update. Get them from:
>
> 1. The device mftr.'s website; OR
> 2. The motherboard mftr.'s website if hardware is onboard; OR
> 3. The OEM's website for your specific machine if you have an OEM computer
> (HP, Dell, Sony, etc.).
>
> Read the installation instructions on the website where you get the
> drivers.
>
> To find out what hardware is in your computer:
>
> 1. Read any documentation you got when you bought the computer.
> 2. If the computer is OEM, go to the OEM's website for your specific model
> machine and look at the specs (you'll be there to get the drivers anyway)
> 3. Download, install and run a free system inventory program like Belarc
> Advisor or System Information for Windows.
>
> http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html - Belarc Advisor
> http://www.gtopala.com/ - System Information for Windows
>
> C. If the computer is virus/malware-free, drivers are current, and no
> Norton or McAfee programs are installed, then do clean-boot
> troubleshooting to see which program/process is the culprit:
>
> How to perform a clean boot in Vista and XP -
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796
>
> D. If you need more information, here is an excellent shutdown
> troubleshooter:
>
> http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm
>
> Standard caveat: If troubleshooting the issue is too difficult - and there
> is absolutely no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the
> machine to a computer repair shop. This will not be your local
> BigComputerStore/GeekSquad type of place. Get recommendations from family,
> friends, colleagues.
>
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User